World Cup: Canada's Larin scores record-breaking goal as substitute

Canadian forward Cyle Larin etched his name in the history books by scoring a mere 121 seconds after entering the match as a substitute against Bosnia and Herzegovina. The goal, which helped Canada achieve a 1-1 draw, secured the team their first-ever point in the World Cup.

The match, held as part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, saw Canada achieve a significant milestone. This historic point marks a breakthrough for the nation, which had previously participated in the World Cup in 1986 and 2022 without securing a single point, accumulating a record of six losses in six games.

Larin's swift strike is now the second-fastest goal scored by a substitute in World Cup history, trailing only Uruguay's Richard Morales, who scored in 16 seconds in 2002. It is also the fastest goal by a substitute in the 2026 tournament, surpassing Randal Kolo Muani's 43-second goal for France against Morocco in 2022.

Despite the draw, Canada, one of the tournament's co-hosts, remains winless in World Cup play. However, securing this first point represents a notable achievement and a positive step forward for Canadian soccer on the global stage.